-2011-2012+1st+North+GA+RESA+Media+Consortium+Meeting

= = 2011-2012 1st North GA RESA Media Consortium Meeting 4731 Old Highway 5, South Ellijay, GA 30540-7447 Phone: (706) 276-1111 Fax: (706) 276-1114
 * When:** September 16, 2011 from 8:30 AM-3:30 PM
 * Where:** North Georgia RESA Building,

= //Theme: Media Specialists as Designers//  =

Featuring

 * GLMA Update and Highlights from the Summer Institute with Mary Perdue (Jasper Middle School)
 * Teaching with Primary Sources from the Library of Congress with Myra Springfield (Bagley Middle School)
 * Ebooks Survey with Karen Gurty (Pickens County Middle School)
 * Collaboration Corner
 * What's New in Children's and YA Literature from Junior Library Guild
 * RTW (Ready to Work) Ideas

Websites

 * GLMA Website ([])
 * GLMA 2011-2012 Membership Application ([])
 * GLMA Advocacy & Legislation Reports ([])

**Highlights from the Summer Institute**

 * @http://booktrailersforall.com/
 * @http://georgiaflashback.org/
 * @http://www.learner.org/
 * @http://www.professorgarfield.com/pgf_Intro.html
 * @http://www.toondoo.com/

Teaching with Primary Sources from the Library of Congress

 * Websites**
 * Teacher Resources from the Library of Congress ([])

**Files**

 * Presentation PowerPoint with Primary Sources for //Hitch// by [[file:HitchLOC.ppt]]
 * Books as Backdrops by Gail Petri, Education Resource Specialist with the LOC ([[file:PetriBBtheoryandbibSI4.doc]])
 * Teaching with Resources from the Library of Congress: Basic Resources ([|Website])

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Ebooks Survey

 * Websites**
 * Overdrive ([])
 * Amazon ([])
 * FollettShelf//(//[])

Collaboration Corner

 * Elementary (Facilitated by Valerie Lowery of Clayton Elementary School in Cherokee County) **
 * Session Notes Compiled and Shared by Lisa Hughes of Eton Elementary School in Murray County [[file:Elementary Share Session Sept 2011.doc]]


 * Middle & High School (Facilitated by Sharon Griffith of Fannin Co. HS in Fannin County)**


 * Book Selection Tools (Shared by Diane Tyner of Gladden MS in Murray County)
 * Website with Ideas ([|http://www.teachers.ash.org.au/bookzone/choosing.html)]
 * Five Finger Rule Poster [[file:Five finger rule.doc]]
 * BLIPA [[file:BLIPA.doc]]

**Websites**

 * Junior Library Guild Website ([])

RTW (Ready to Work) Ideas

 * QR Code Uses **
 * Pathfinders (QR code can connect to website with links to resources)
 * Forms/Brochures (QR code can connect to electronic versions of forms/brochures to enable quick access)
 * Book Reviews/Trailers on Books (QR code can be placed on a book and link to a student book review or trailer)
 * Equipment Instructions (QR codes can be placed on equipment and link to online documents with instructions for use)
 * Extension Activities (Place the QR code on a worksheet. Students use a device to scan and link to an extension activity)
 * Check Your Work (Place QR code at learning stations. After students finish, they scan the QR code to check their work.)
 * QR Code Resources**
 * TO CREATE QR CODES - Use the Google URL Shortener ([|goo.gl]). When you get the shortened URL, add "**.QR**" to the end to create a QR code
 * TO READ QR CODES - You must install an app on your smartphone. Here are the recommendations from CNet:
 * Android phones - Barcode Scanner ([])
 * iPhones - NeoReader ([] )

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 * Eight-Page Booklet **
 * **Booklet Uses**
 * Creative Writing Projects
 * Teaching "Parts of a Book". Create your own book and parts.
 * Class Notes. Summarize major concepts, add illustrations.
 * Vocabulary. Define and illustrate vocabulary terms
 * Eight Page Booklet File[[file:eight page book template.docx]]